[cobirds] Pelican Mortality at Union Res (Boulder Co.)

Union to keep a watch and to report any mortality to the staff/rangers there. The two I have seen were on the north shore and a little south of the NW corner. Jay Hutchins Longmont -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" grou

[cobirds] Disappearing Shoreline at Union Res, and a question on how to preserve it through migration- Weld Co.

the reservoir in late May would give more time for migrating birds to have shoreline available. Just curious on what you all have to say or any experience you may have with a similar situation. Jay Hutchins Longmont CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[cobirds] Willets & Eared Grebes Union Res. Weld CO

Stopped by Union Res this evening and the 60 ish Willets were still there, as well as approx 70 Eared Grebes. Jay Hutchins Longmont CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[cobirds] Willets Galore at Union Res - Weld CO

was. Hypothetically speaking, of course. Headed to Jim Hamm and saw (I'm 99% sure) a Least Flycatcher, Yellow warbler and 2 Yellow Rumps. Not much going on there, must have been my chattering teeth scaring everything away. So-so pics here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S68680493 Stay healthy, J

[cobirds] Willets, Whimbrels and Warblers at Union & Jim Hamm, Boulder/Weld CO.

no clue. Similar sized, but white eye arcs above/below eye with a thin black stripe through the eye, orange legs and a mostly white breast with black/darkish streaks on the periphery. Went back at 10 am and of course had no luck finding it again. Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO -- You received

[cobirds] Union Res & Jim Hamm Nature Area Updates-Weld & Boulder CO.

d Mallards, along with a lone Avocet and 2 Eared Grebes. Had a Lincoln's Sparrow, Orange-Crowned warbler and both Myrtle and Audubon's Warblers this morning at Jim Hamm NA in east Longmont this morning. Marsh Wrens singing in the reeds, but didn't get a visual. Jay Hutchins Longmont -- Yo

[cobirds] Sings of Spring on the Ides of March-Union Res. Boulder CO

milliseconds! Had a lone American Avocet on the north shore hanging out with some Shovelers, and a very bright yellow and chatty Meadowlark singing his song to the ladies. Stay safe and healthy and happy birding! Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you

[cobirds] Missing Waterfowl, Jim Hamm Nature Area, Longmont Boulder Co

s the road on the SW corner of County Line Rd & 17th St. Curious to ask if others are seeing a lack of waterfowl at your normally reliable local wetland? I'm not sure if the new buildings across the street are scaring them off, or if something else is going on? Jay Hutchins Longmon

[cobirds] Blackbirds are back at Jim Hamm Nature Area-Boulder CO

atch?v=oDHpOb7EhLQ (2017, HUGE numbers) https://youtu.be/n3IUn0KXngk (9/21/19) Good Birding! Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[cobirds] Black-throated gray warblers-two spots in Broomfield

make out the tiny bit of yellow in front of the eyes. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S55925093 Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[cobirds] Sandhill Crane at Lagerman Res 4/25

Was chatting with two other birders at Lagerman Res (Bolder Co) today around 10:30 am when I spotted a single Sandhill crane. Rested out by the PD colony just to the west for about 3 minutes, then spiraled (thermaled?) up and headed... SW towards Boulder Res. Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO

[cobirds] Re: Ross's Geese at Union Reservoir (Boulder County)

approved on one checklist, but not another? Jay Hutchins Longmont CO On Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 12:37:41 PM UTC-6, Jay Hutchins wrote: > > I braved the wind and snow this morning around 9 am and headed out to Jim > Hamm Nature Area and Union Reservoir (Longmont). Yeahnope. W

[cobirds] Ross's Geese at Union Reservoir (Boulder County)

staying low in the reeds. Drove the road on the north side of Union and saw 4 Green-winged Teal and surprise! 5 Ross's Geese (one dark adult) hunkered down on the mud flats. Pretty nasty weather today. Jay Hutchins Longmont, CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[cobirds] Re: F-T Fly report?

I was there (along with quite a few other birders) this morning at 8:00 am and again around 9:45 with no luck. Jay On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 9:51:55 AM UTC-6, Chris Rurik wrote: > > Hi all, I’d really appreciate a ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ report on the fork-tailed > flycatcher from anyone who

[cobirds] Re: Flycatcher Help Please-Longmont

Wanted to thank Dave, Peter and Scott for their replies, consensus is a Gray FC. Jay Hutchins Longmont On Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8:53:53 PM UTC-6, Jay Hutchins wrote: > > All: > > > Had a couple of migrants come through the yard this evening, a Wilson's > and a f

[cobirds] Blackbirds at Jimm Hamm Nature Area (Longmont)

2016 & 2017 I had seemed to be the only birder out there before sunrise and I'm really excited to have others see all the activity out there. Jay Hutchins Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscr

[cobirds] The annual Blackbird Bonanza at Jim Hamm Nature Area has begun!

s are actually there (hint: it's a LOT!). Happy (black) birding! Jay Hutchins Longmont CO -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

[cobirds] Jim Hamm Blackbirds (again)

Blackbird 9000 (est.) Red-winged Blackbird 4000 (est.) Common Grackle 1000 (est.) Jay Hutchins Longmont -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, se

[cobirds] Jim Hamm Nature Area Blackbirds (Longmont) again

Was back out at Jim Hamm (County Line Rd & 17th St) in Longmont again this morning and the blackbirds did not disappoint. No fog today, so the the birds show up better on video: https://youtu.be/Acg8sA4MDqY and https://youtu.be/oDHpOb7EhLQ

[cobirds] Re: JIm Hamm Nature Area (Longmont) Huge numbers of Blackbirds

Short video from the morning 9/26. Pretty foggy,so quality is not exceptional. https://youtu.be/vtH_IHercn0 Jay On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 6:41:09 PM UTC-6, Jay Hutchins wrote: > > All: > > First post here, wanted to share an incredible sight I’ve be watching for >

[cobirds] 10,000+ Blackbirds at Jim Hamm Nature Area (Longmont)

All: Fist post here, wanted to share an incredible sight I’ve be watching for two years now at Jim Hamm Nature Area. Last fall I was out there in the evening and witnessed huge numbers of YHBL, RWBL and EUST gathering in the evening to roost. Got over there the next morning and witnessed

[cobirds] JIm Hamm Nature Area (Longmont) Huge numbers of Blackbirds

? Would love to hear any suggestions. Jay Hutchins -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Colorado Birds" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to cobirds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to